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11. Using a hammer and punch, drive in the pin through the case and holes in the pinion shaft.
Fig. 414: Staking The Differential Case Using A Hammer & Chisel
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12. Usin
g a hammer and chisel, stake the differential case.
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Fig. 415: Tapered Roller Bearing & Differential Case
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13. Using a press, install the tapered roller bearing into the differential case.
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Fig. 416: FIPG, Tapered Roller Bearing & Differential Case
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14. Using a press, install the tapered roller bearing into the differential case.
15. Remove any formed in place gasket (FIPG) material. Do not get oil on the contacting surfaces of the
transaxle housin
g or transaxle case.
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Fig. 417: Differential & Transaxle Case
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16. Install the differential to the transaxle case.
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Fig. 418: Transaxle Housing
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17. Install the transaxle housing and 16 bolts of the transaxle housing temporarily.
18. Tighten 8 or 9 bolts out of the 16 bolts of the transaxle housing completely.
Tighten: Ti
ghten the bolts to 29 N.m (22 lb ft).
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
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Fig. 419: Turning The Differential Gear Assembly
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19. Using the DT 46461 , turn the differential gear assembly right and left 2-3 times to allow the bearing to
settle. See Special Tools
.
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Fig. 420: Measuring Preload Of Differential Gear Using A Small Torque Wrench & DT 46461
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20. Using the DT 46461 and a small torque wrench, measure the preload of the differential gear. See Special
Tools.
Specifications:
New bearing preload is 0.78-1.37 N.m (6.9-12.2 lb in).
Used bearing preload is 0.39-0.69 N.m (3.5-6.1 lb in).
21. Re-select the transaxle case side adjusting the shim according to the shim thickness table. Refer to
Transmission General Specifications
.
IMPORTANT: If the preload is not within specifications, remove the differential from the
transaxle case.
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Fig. 421: Transaxle Housing
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22. Usin
g a plastic hammer, remove the 16 bolts and transaxle housing.
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